self-esteem
noun
self-es·teem
ˌself-ə-ˈstēm 
1
: a confidence and satisfaction in oneself : self-respect
2
Examples of self-esteem in a Sentence
friends and family have tried to help the shy child develop some self-esteem
his towering self-esteem made praise from other people entirely unnecessary
the kind of self-esteem that a struggling actor needs to keep going in the face of constant discouragement and rejection
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All of these developments strengthened India's self-esteem.
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Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 22 May 2024
This house focuses on personal resources and self-esteem.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 22 May 2024
This house focuses on personal resources and self-esteem.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-esteem
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“Self-esteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-esteem. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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